About Foundation for Joy
“Love is the greatest healer on this planet.”
Dr. Naram
Children's homes supported
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Children reached
Our Vision
We envision a world where every child is safe, loved, nourished, and given the opportunity to thrive, and where love shared generously becomes joy experienced by all.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple but powerful. We believe the most ancient path to joy is this: when you send love out to those who need it most, it comes back to you in abundance.
Keep orphaned children in one of the most at-risk parts of the world safe, loved, and supported
Magnify joy in the lives of everyone involved
Foundation for Joy (FFJ) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Formerly Ancient Secrets Foundation
Ancient Secrets Foundation is now Foundation for Joy, a name that more clearly reflects the heart of our work. We are the same nonprofit organization with the same mission: supporting safe, loving, and stable homes for orphaned and vulnerable children in Nepal.
The name Foundation for Joy expresses what we hope every child experiences through this work: the safety of a loving home, the opportunity to learn and grow, and the joy that becomes possible when children are nourished, protected, and supported.
Our Story
What if joy is the natural result of kindness and caring? What if the foundation for all joy is something you can discover and apply in your own life today?
As a young man, Dr. Naram experienced homelessness and cold nights sleeping on the streets of India. One morning when he awoke, he was surprised to discover that someone had quietly placed a blanket over him. He never learned who had offered this simple act of kindness, but its impact touched his heart deeply and stayed with him.
He committed himself to extending that same care to others throughout his life, eventually becoming a famous healer and doctor to people like Saint Mother Teresa, H.H. the Dalai Lama, and Nelson Mandela. He discovered that both receiving and giving kindness brought him a feeling of joy no amount of money can buy.
Years later, one of his students, Dr. Clint G. Rogers, witnessed this magical formula for joy firsthand while traveling and studying with Dr. Naram. Even after working late into the night, sometimes until 3am, Dr. Naram would gather his students to distribute blankets to people sleeping on the streets of India and provide food to hungry animals.
“This is now your new family.”
During a journey to Nepal, Dr. Naram brought Clint to a children's home high in the Himalayan mountains and told him, "This is now your new family."
Clint felt the weight of helping children who had lost their parents and homes. Despite everything they had endured, he was deeply moved by their love, joy, and extraordinary spirit. That visit inspired his commitment to support them like family and help provide the care, education, and opportunities every child deserves.
Over the years, that commitment expanded to other children's homes facing the possibility of closure because of limited resources. With the help of trusted local partners, each home was carefully evaluated before support began.
Today, Foundation for Joy supports nine children's homes in Nepal. What began with one unknown person placing a blanket over a young man has grown into a continuing healing circle of kindness that brings joy to everyone who becomes a part of it.
Our Joyful Partners
Our Local Implementation Partner
CHOICE Humanitarian Nepal is our trusted local partner, bringing deep community relationships and dedicated oversight to the children’s homes we support. As our implementation partner on the ground, their team helps translate your generosity into daily care by coordinating with home leaders, monitoring the use of donor funds, and supporting compliance with Nepal’s government requirements. Their thoughtful stewardship helps ensure resources are used responsibly and every child is cared for in a safe, loving environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Supporting the Journey into Adulthood
Foundation for Joy collaborates with The Open Way Foundation to support young adults in Nepal as they transition from the children’s homes we support toward independent living. The Open Way Foundation leads the program’s day-to-day stewardship, while Foundation for Joy remains involved in supporting continuity, transparency, and alignment with donor intentions. Together, we share a commitment to helping these young people move forward with dignity, care, and opportunities to thrive.
Board of Directors
Dr. Clint G. Rogers
Board Chair + Founder
Dr. Clint G. Rogers is a university researcher who has traveled the world studying and sharing ancient secrets that have helped to heal millions. He has spoken on TEDx and stages around the world, and is the author of the bestselling book Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer, translated into more than 42 languages. His story has changed the lives of people around the world, leading to him being knighted for his service to humanity.
Dr. Rogers' love for these kids is one of the main driving forces in his life. They constantly remind him that no matter what trauma or difficulties anyone has faced in their past, today we can still choose to love, play, and create a better future. He has a vision that the creative ways we discover to best serve these kids can eventually bless all kids on the planet, and he loves witnessing how magical joy usually comes into the lives of everyone who supports these kids.
Brandee Sabella
Vice Chair
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Brandee is a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for human potential and conscious leadership. For more than 15 years, she has created and led organizations and global initiatives focused on healing, personal transformation, and meaningful impact. She is the co-founder of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica, an internationally recognized retreat center, and co-founder of The 9th Ray, where she works with entrepreneurs, artists, celebrities, athletes, philanthropists, and leaders to clarify the deeper purpose of their work, step into their legacy, and create meaningful impact in the world.
Brandee has also produced global initiatives bringing together Indigenous leaders, artists, spiritual teachers, and changemakers, and brings her entrepreneurial experience, philanthropic commitment, and global network to her service on the Board of Directors.
David Osborn
Finance Chair
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David is the New York Times bestselling author of Wealth Can't Wait and a passionate educator, sharing with candor his journey to financial freedom and the methodologies that helped him get there.
Today, David is the co-owner of one of the top real estate brokerages in the world and has founded over 50 companies.
David's success gives him the freedom to pour time into his priorities: being the best father and husband to his wonderful family, giving back to others, and teaching people how to achieve success so they, too, can live a life of abundance.
Peter Snell
Secretary
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Peter John Snell is an investor and global real estate executive with two decades of experience in domestic and international real estate. He is the Founder and CEO of RoseStone, a private equity and real estate investment fund, and Arbella Capital, a private investment family office. Since 2015, he has led State & Rose, a consulting firm that promotes international economic cooperation, particularly in clean energy and public initiatives.
Peter holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland, and lives in Boston and Washington, DC with his wife and three children (each born on April 4th in different years).
Scott Gelb
Board Member
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Scott is an investor, advisor, and technologist who most recently was President of the games division for Riot Games. He previously held roles as Riot's first Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and originally led development on their flagship title, League of Legends, when he began his tenure at the company almost 20 years ago.
Scott hails from the Midwest, where he studied computer science and gained his love for thin crust pizza, toasted ravioli, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
Scott's current focus includes advising entrepreneurs in product, technology, and general management; AI research; and gaining a deeper understanding of human consciousness. He joined Foundation for Joy after visiting the homes in Nepal and being moved by the mission to support the children.
Our Team
Sahara Rahas*
Joyful Nepal Trip Facilitator and Coordinator
Gayashani Hewasinghe
Joyful Giving and Finance Coordinator
Rodel Ybanez Necesario
Joyful Founder Support & Creative Communications Coordinator
Cornelia Merk
Joyful Operations & Digital Systems Coordinator
Kellie Bentz
Joyful Strategic Operations Consultant
*Time and energy for this role are generously donated by the Ancient Secrets Healing Trust.
Help Write the Next Chapter.
Every act of kindness, big or small, helps keep a child safe, loved, and thriving.